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October 25, 2026

The Addams Family opens October 23rd at TheaterWorks!

Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from Friday, October 23, 2026 through Sunday, November 8, 2026

TheaterWorks next show is The Addams Family! This musical will run from Oct 23rd - Nov 8th! More about: The Addams Family opens October 23rd at TheaterWorks!

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 Hosts Annual Fall Craft Fair

Sunday, October 25, 2026

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 hosts its 2nd Annual Fall Craft Fair October 25 in Peoria. Shop local creators, start holiday shopping early, or reserve a vendor table for $25. More about: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 Hosts Annual Fall Craft Fair

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Hilltop Theatre opens its doors in Litchfield Park

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